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[Q] How to Root without changing anything?

Title says it all.
I'd like to root my galaxy note to remove bloatware as well as to install root only apps. How do i do that while keeping my stock ROM? Is there a way to root without having to install a different ROM?
Appreciate anyone's help with this.

depends on what stock rom version you are running

Thank you for your reply.
Would this picture help identifying which ROM I'm using?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
scroll down until you hit: I have Kernel KK1/KK2/KK3/KK4/KK5 - Download This - and Extract that's for root+cwm.
if you only want root, then use zergrush method
Inspired from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1319653
DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su
it's all on that thread, first post.

Thank you so much!
Before doing this i have some noob questions please.
Will i be able to unroot in a later date while still keeping the same stock ROM? Also, does unrooting puts the phone back under warranty or once rooted the warranty is voided permanently?

You can regain warranty by putting back Stock ROM anytime (you have to just flash Stock ROM with PC Odin)

dr.ketan said:
You can regain warranty by putting back Stock ROM anytime (you have to just flash Stock ROM with PC Odin)
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Great! I just finished rooting. How can i save my stock ROM to flash it back in need? Or is it available somewhere and i just need to download it? I'm asking because i checked the thread with the stock ROMs and the one for my country isn't included there. Maybe if i know how o can help the community by posting it in that thread? Thank you!

reboot into cwm recovery, and do a nandroid backup. Dr. Ketan's thread says it all, really

praetorius said:
reboot into cwm recovery, and do a nandroid backup. Dr. Ketan's thread says it all, really
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Checked Dr. Ketan's thread. it has great info and a lot of helpful things but I couldn't find how to backup the complete phone to regain warranty by restoring when needed. maybe I overlooked it?
does a nandroid backup saves the kernel and modem and everything? or just the ROM?
sorry, noob here, who knows, maybe one day i'll be developing and adding some value to this community
Thank you guys for the help! very much appreciated!

dr.ketan said:
You can regain warranty by putting back Stock ROM anytime (you have to just flash Stock ROM with PC Odin)
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Not quite, as most flash methods would increase the binary counter.
Re-flashing a stock kernel would only get rid of the yellow triangle.
There are ways to reset the binary counter, but he would need to make sure that his binary is at 0 (NO) to be 100% sure he will get warranty service

guitarplayerone said:
Not quite, as most flash methods would increase the binary counter.
Re-flashing a stock kernel would only get rid of the yellow triangle.
There are ways to reset the binary counter, but he would need to make sure that his binary is at 0 (NO) to be 100% sure he will get warranty service
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My answer was in reply to warranty back for rooted device, not raised counter.
N correct first line not most of method raise count. It is-
Any custom rom/kernel if flashed with pc odin that only raise counter.
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To get warranty just flash back to a stock ROM it.wont raise the flashing count because it's an official rom
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question is: how do i get back my stock ROM as i don't see it in the stock ROMs thread. I'm located in Morocco and using Meditel Galaxy Note. That's why i asked about how i can make a full backup of my ROM, kernel, baseband and everything to flash them when i need to regain warranty services.
Thank you guys!

try check fus Downloader
it has most of the KIES firmware available.
using it mainly since my first Galaxy S when i'm too lazy to hunt for custom roms and want to stay able to update with KIES

Amrael said:
try check fus Downloader
it has most of the KIES firmware available.
using it mainly since my first Galaxy S when i'm too lazy to hunt for custom roms and want to stay able to update with KIES
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Thank you for this but it doesn't have my software either.
anyone's help on how to do a full backup of EVERYTHING including the ROM, the baseband and the kernel... would be very helpful.
Thank you!

moyajaya said:
Thank you for this but it doesn't have my software either.
anyone's help on how to do a full backup of EVERYTHING including the ROM, the baseband and the kernel... would be very helpful.
Thank you!
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You can do it after getting root only, get root + CWM
Then with cwm you can backup.
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dr.ketan said:
You can do it after getting root only, get root + CWM
Then with cwm you can backup.
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Thank you! I'm already rooted. will get CWM now.

dr.ketan said:
My answer was in reply to warranty back for rooted device, not raised counter.
N correct first line not most of method raise count. It is-
Any custom rom/kernel if flashed with pc odin that only raise counter.
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My apologies- I just wanted to point that out.
Furthermore, of course flashing a stock kernel would not raise the counter and get rid of the yellow triangle, but if they hypothetically checked the binary counter and it was not at NO, then they could refuse warranty coverage for service AFAIK. Re-flashing a stock kernel will not reset the binary counter if it is above 0

I am not disagree, you are right. raised counter will not solved by flashing stock rom. That needs jig i know.
But i want to convey that your reply to my quote was misleading.
Actually someone have asked me, does unrooting can regain waranty? Or rooting voids my warranty permanently?
For that i said just reflashing stock rom will unroot n warranty will b regained.
That case there was not a question of raised counter.
Regards.
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[Q] Couple questions about rooting the Note (total beginner here)

Hello there, I'm still new to this forum but I did read quite alot before I created an account.
So I want to root my phone and flash a (probably still GB) rom on it, but I have some questions first. I did read the guide for rooting.
- First, if I root does the warranty expire? I know there's an unrooting method, but just to be sure.
- I have a subscription by a provider, so my phone is not unlocked. I'm still able to root?
- My kernel version is XXLA6. In the topic for rooting it says this a non rootable kernel, I don't understand. Can I root my phone?
- If so, what method should I use? There are a couple of methods in the rooting topic, but I'm not quite sure which one I need.
- Should I perform a backup? And if so, what is the best way.
Looking forward to read the answers to these questions so that I can (hopefully) begin!

innercircle said:
Hello there, I'm still new to this forum but I did read quite alot before I created an account.
So I want to root my phone and flash a (probably still GB) rom on it, but I have some questions first. I did read the guide for rooting.
- First, if I root does the warranty expire? I know there's an unrooting method, but just to be sure.
- I have a subscription by a provider, so my phone is not unlocked. I'm still able to root?
- My kernel version is XXLA6. In the topic for rooting it says this a non rootable kernel, I don't understand. Can I root my phone?
- If so, what method should I use? There are a couple of methods in the rooting topic, but I'm not quite sure which one I need.
- Should I perform a backup? And if so, what is the best way.
Looking forward to read the answers to these questions so that I can (hopefully) begin!
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1. yes, your warrenty wil be void. but if you use the "zergRush Exploit" samsung repair will never see you were once rooted, if you unroot it before sending it in.
2. yes
3. Use ODIN to flash a rootable ROM through the "zergRush Exploit". (so you need to download a ROm and ODIN first)
4. download KJ4+ODIN --> use zergRush Exploit (explained in the thread)
5. best method is a "nandroid backup", but you can only do this when you're already rooted (hehe). This is especially handy when you're going to flash ROM's kernels or whatever. (It's like an image of the exact state your phone is in).

jodeltje said:
1. yes, your warrenty wil be void. but if you use the "zergRush Exploit" samsung repair will never see you were once rooted, if you unroot it before sending it in.
2. yes
3. Use ODIN to flash a rootable ROM through the "zergRush Exploit". (so you need to download a ROm and ODIN first)
4. download KJ4+ODIN --> use zergRush Exploit (explained in the thread)
5. best method is a "nandroid backup", but you can only do this when you're already rooted (hehe). This is especially handy when you're going to flash ROM's kernels or whatever. (It's like an image of the exact state your phone is in).
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Thanks for the answers!!
At answer 4: what's KJ4? I understand I should use the zegrRush Exploit method, so I guess I could just follow each step on this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXfDFzQNWxE&feature=youtu.be?
edit: and if so, I should enable the usb debugging mode I guess?
Another question: will I be able to normally update to ICS with my rooted (and with custom rom) phone when it comes out?
Thanks!!

U need to downgrade first to get device rooted.
Kj4 is rootable rom, so first download this(or any older rom)
Find rooting guide from last link on my signature to get step by step assistance
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innercircle said:
Thanks for the answers!!
At answer 4: what's KJ4? I understand I should use the zegrRush Exploit method, so I guess I could just follow each step on this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXfDFzQNWxE&feature=youtu.be?
edit: and if so, I should enable the usb debugging mode I guess?
Another question: will I be able to normally update to ICS with my rooted (and with custom rom) phone when it comes out?
Thanks!!
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don't know about this guide... but if you download this official dutch ROM: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/136171858/ca6b62f/N7000XXKKA_N7000XENKK1_XEN.zip.html
And install it through ODIN (select as PDA, and don't check any other box)+put phone in download mode by holding power+home+volumedownbutton): http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=815370&stc=1&d=1323799721 (Password : samfirmware.com)
You'll have a rootable stock dutch ROM -----> root it using the "zegrRush Exploit method" (so you won't lose your warranty).
When you've managed that, check back here!

dr.ketan said:
U need to downgrade first to get device rooted.
Kj4 is rootable rom, so first download this(or any older rom)
Find rooting guide from last link on my signature to get step by step assistance
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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So basically after doing that I could follow the video (your video I guess) in my previous post to root?

innercircle said:
I should enable the usb debugging mode I guess?!
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that's always a good idea before messing with your phone
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innercircle said:
So basically after doing that I could follow the video (your video I guess) in my previous post to root?
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yes! :
jodeltje said:
don't know about this guide... but if you download this official dutch ROM: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/136171858/ca6b62f/N7000XXKKA_N7000XENKK1_XEN.zip.html
And install it through ODIN (select as PDA, and don't check any other box)+put phone in download mode by holding power+home+volumedownbutton): http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=815370&stc=1&d=1323799721 (Password : samfirmware.com)
You'll have a rootable stock dutch ROM -----> root it using the "zegrRush Exploit method" (so you won't lose your warranty).
When you've managed that, check back here!
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innercircle said:
this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXfDFzQNWxE&feature=youtu.be?
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=
profit!

Alright thanks, will try that first!!

I downloaded everything and ready to begin, but I read somewhere that I need Kies for detecting the drivers or something. Is this necessary? Kies doesn't work on my pc, but my pc does recognize my phone without any problems.
If Kies is necessary I'll have to do this at my parents house lol.

innercircle said:
I downloaded everything and ready to begin, but I read somewhere that I need Kies for detecting the drivers or something. Is this necessary? Kies doesn't work on my pc, but my pc does recognize my phone without any problems.
If Kies is necessary I'll have to do this at my parents house lol.
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Anyone please?

Find link for driver on my signature
That will work, if u dont have kies
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Alright will try thanks!
Hope it goes well !

Rooting went superb!! Also did a titanium backup + nandorid backup to my sd card. So good to go for flashing custom roms! I'm so thankful!! You guys are great.
I do have another question: let's say I want to flash a custom rom on my note, but with a different kernel (franco's for example), how does that work?

Flash the ROM first (because these include kernels). And just flash the kernel on top of that, just make sure you clear the caches before flashing (regular cache and dalvik, dalvik cache is under the 'advanced' tab).

[Q] noob here

Good day! First time poster and total android noob here \
Anyway, I had my under warranty note updated to ICS more than a month ago. Under gingerbread, everything was running fine and even after updating to 4.0.1, it was still running good. My problem started when I updated to 4.0.3. The phone locked my sim out and was asking for a network unlock code so my phone being under warranty, I went to the service center to have it checked.
The staff told me they needed to reformat the OS since I upgraded OTA. I backed all my data then I sent it to them. They formatted the OS and informed me that the problem still persisted. So they told me that they would change the board since formatting it did not solve the problem. A few days later, the board arrived and they replaced it. I got the unit back but noticed the camera would not focus. So I sent it back and I was told they needed ti replace the camera since it was faulty. I was hesitant at first as to why the camera would suddenly die when they only replaced the board. But it was fine with me and since it was still free, I sent it back to them anyway.
It was running fine when I got the phone back but since then, I always got a notification telling me a software update is available even when they installed 4.0.4 (and even before Jellybean update was aanounced). I tried to update OTA again but received an error report that it could not update due to network problem or to try updating via Kies.
I plugged my note via the computer to load Kies and received an error report that my device does not support upgrading via Kies. I never got that error before they replaced my board. I googled and found that maybe the board they replaced is not supported in my country or something.
Can anyone help me out? All I want is a clean install (if possible) with all software running good. I was always tempted to have my phone rooted to solve all the problems but opted not to since I don't want to void my warranty. I read somewhere that you could load an official ROM to reinstall your OS without voiding the warranty. And as you know, I am hesitant on asking the service center's help again (unless it is a hardware problem :fingers-crossed
Thank you in advance and sorry for the long post

u can download the Stock ICS roms from www.samfirmware.com and install it via PC odin.. this doesnot void the warranty
or go to this thread and install rom from ur region. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
all tool required are given in the 1st post.
Kies is not able to update the phone because the rom might not match the kies criteria (PDA/Modem/CSC).. PC odin is the solution for all ur problems

nokiamodeln91 said:
u can download the Stock ICS roms from www.samfirmware.com and install it via PC odin.. this doesnot void the warranty
or go to this thread and install rom from ur region. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
all tool required are given in the 1st post.
Kies is not able to update the phone because the rom might not match the kies criteria (PDA/Modem/CSC).. PC odin is the solution for all ur problems
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What he said and good luck. :thumbup:
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Thanks for the quick reply! Followup question, will reinstalling the ROM erase all my data? I know it probably would but I'm just making sure. If so, what backup programs can you recommend? I tried Kies before but the apps were not restored.. I need something that would restore contacts, messages, apps and others.
Thanks in advance!

jaypels said:
Thanks for the quick reply! Followup question, will reinstalling the ROM erase all my data? I know it probably would but I'm just making sure. If so, what backup programs can you recommend? I tried Kies before but the apps were not restored.. I need something that would restore contacts, messages, apps and others.
Thanks in advance!
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I don't know of any backup app without having your phone rooted. But eh, new is always better

if u install ics over gb or ics. it will not as they are non wipe. but custom rom need a factory wipe to be done so they will.
Best backups u can get via root only.
titanium backup is 1 of the best
more over with custom recovery u can backup ur whole rom along will all data.
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projeto56 said:
I don't know of any backup app without having your phone rooted. But eh, new is always better
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So how about this.. Root phone, install titanium backup, backup, reinstall ROM, restore backup, unroot. Sounds plausible? I would prefer to unroot so that my warranty will not be void

u can be on any rom.. to unroot u jus need to intstall stock ics usin odin.
reinstall ROM: is vast.. custom or stock?.
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what is that u trying to achieve?
for using TB and to restore backup u need root again.. then u can unroot.

jaypels said:
I need something that would restore contacts, messages, apps and others.
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You can backup your apps with "app backup and restore" app.Rooting is not required for this app to work
For messages,"sms backup and restore" app and you can sync your contacts with your google account

nokiamodeln91 said:
u can be on any rom.. to unroot u jus need to intstall stock ics usin odin.
reinstall ROM: is vast.. custom or stock?.
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what is that u trying to achieve?
for using TB and to restore backup u need root again.. then u can unroot.
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I am a little annoyed by the software update notification that does not go away even if I am on 4.0.4 (maybe the service center botched the install) and Kies does not allow software update. I am a little OC so these small annoyances bother me a lot
rajsekhar.300 said:
You can backup your apps with "app backup and restore" app.Rooting is not required for this app to work
For messages,"sms backup and restore" app and you can sync your contacts with your google account
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Thank you for the recommendation! Will give it a try on of these days
and by the way, do I have to enter the captcha everytime I want to post something? or will it go away after I have entered a minimum number of post?

yeah it will go away after a few posts and the 2 Min limitation as well

Good day guys!
Just to give you an update, I rooted my device by superSU, installed titanium pro for backup and flashed it. Still got the problem. It tried both the file from samsung and the one by dr. ketan. It might be a long shot I'm thinking I got a unit that was not meant to be sold in my country. Any ideas?

jaypels said:
Thank you for the recommendation! Will give it a try on of these days
and by the way, do I have to enter the captcha everytime I want to post something? or will it go away after I have entered a minimum number of post?
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What captcha??
I dont remember that i entered any captcha while posting
I guess you need to enter it till u complete 10 or 15 posts

so which rom did u install?

nokiamodeln91 said:
so which rom did u install?
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from dr. ketan, I installed N7000DXLR5---4.0.4/12.07.30-N7000OLBLR2 for Philippines (SUN)
and from samfirmware Philippines (Globe) 2012 July Android 4.0.4 N7000DXLR5 N7000OLBLR2

jaypels said:
from dr. ketan, I installed N7000DXLR5---4.0.4/12.07.30-N7000OLBLR2 for Philippines (SUN)
and from samfirmware Philippines (Globe) 2012 July Android 4.0.4 N7000DXLR5 N7000OLBLR2
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There is an ota update of dxlr6 with 89mb in sammobile
It might be that update you were getting
Did you try downloading it??

rajsekhar.300 said:
There is an ota update of dxlr6 with 89mb in sammobile
It might be that update you were getting
Did you try downloading it??
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you mean download the dxlr6 update via sammobile? I did not try it. was afraid I would I would brick my phone or something if I tried other ROMs other than dxlr6.. If that is safe, can you give me the link?

jaypels said:
you mean download the dxlr6 update via sammobile? I did not try it. was afraid I would I would brick my phone or something if I tried other ROMs other than dxlr6.. If that is safe, can you give me the link?
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No.I mean did you try downloading the software update you get on your phone

If I download OTA, it says failed to update firmware due to network or server problem. then suggests to try via Kies. If I try via Kies, it says my phone does not support software upgrading via Kies.

jaypels said:
If I download OTA, it says failed to update firmware due to network or server problem. then suggests to try via Kies. If I try via Kies, it says my phone does not support software upgrading via Kies.
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Did you flash any custom kernel
If not,flash the stock rom,dont root it and try downloading the software update you get
I guess it will work
Editont do any wipes after you flash the ics rom..Stock kernel is not safe to wipe and it may brick you phone

[Q] Unroot to get OTA

I rooted my father's O4X HD using the System Backup App method. I then used that app to boot into TWRP. (TWRP isn't permanent). The bootloader is locked. Basically, the phone is stock except it is rooted.
He is running ICS and would like to update to JB. He doesn't care that the device is rooted and he doesn't use the root.
My question is: Can I completely unroot with SuperSu, then update via OTA?
I've done countless hours of research and I cannot get an definite answer. I will be trying to unroot, then applying the OTA update tonight. Are there any risks involved? If I do brick it, how do I reflash the stock ROM?

samgoalie17 said:
I rooted my father's O4X HD using the System Backup App method. I then used that app to boot into TWRP. (TWRP isn't permanent). The bootloader is locked. Basically, the phone is stock except it is rooted.
He is running ICS and would like to update to JB. He doesn't care that the device is rooted and he doesn't use the root.
My question is: Can I completely unroot with SuperSu, then update via OTA?
I've done countless hours of research and I cannot get an definite answer. I will be trying to unroot, then applying the OTA update tonight. Are there any risks involved? If I do brick it, how do I reflash the stock ROM?
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If I'm wrong then I'm sure someone will correct me, but the JB update isn't avaliable via OTA. It was released to be flashed manually from a PC only.

as far as i know you only can update via lg pc suite to official JB.
or flash it via kdz/dz
but woth lg pc suit you will get 100% the right rom for your country/area.
and if you softbrick it there is a tut in general section how to recover it. but there is a low risk that you brick it. I don't know if the official pc suite needs an unrooted device. just do it via SuperSU should do it.
good luck
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SimonTS said:
If I'm wrong then I'm sure someone will correct me, but the JB update isn't avaliable via OTA. It was released to be flashed manually from a PC only.
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Thank you for your response. Let's say I'm talking in general, if I used that method, would it be possible to OTA? I'm worried when the update is released I might brick his phone or I won't be able to update...

tobixdev said:
as far as i know you only can update via lg pc suite to official JB.
or flash it via kdz/dz
but woth lg pc suit you will get 100% the right rom for your country/area.
and if you softbrick it there is a tut in general section how to recover it. but there is a low risk that you brick it. I don't know if the official pc suite needs an unrooted device. just do it via SuperSU should do it.
good luck
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Does it matter which region/country I flash from?

samgoalie17 said:
Does it matter which region/country I flash from?
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actually not. only baseband will be different but i hadn't any connection problems with that i tested. but if the provider of your fathers phone has his own rom there are some preinstalles apps you may find useful.
and if you flash it via pc suite and something goes wrong lg has to reflash the phone for free (warranty, at least as far as i know, im not 100% sure). But unroot it before. just to be sure
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samgoalie17 said:
Thank you for your response. Let's say I'm talking in general, if I used that method, would it be possible to OTA? I'm worried when the update is released I might brick his phone or I won't be able to update...
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If you fully unroot then you should be able to upgrade by OTA to whatever was the latest v10x code (ICS) for his device.
Two useful sites;-
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=abcdefghijklmnopq
Replace 'abcdefghijklmnopq' with the device IMEI to find the latest v20x code that you can get if you want to go down that route.
http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=15
List of all firmware available, check what the latest v10.x code for the device was and you'll see if there is any reason to unroot and check OTA.

Failed to update firmware

My phone keeps failing to update. I keep getting "Failed to update firmware due to network or server problem.Try software update via settings > Software Update > Update or try using PC Kies later". I read all the solutions and ended up just resetting my phone to factory settings and I am still getting the same message. I am don't know what to do at this point. Any ideas?

tarsierspectra said:
I read all the solutions...
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I do not really believe this. Install a JB stock release for your region with PC Odin. Or install PhilZ kernel and then try one of the available Custom Roms.
If I believe you: so you read all solutions before and I d not need to give you the links to the sticky tutorials related to this.
Good luck.

ThaiDai said:
I do not really believe this. Install a JB stock release for your region with PC Odin. Or install PhilZ kernel and then try one of the available Custom Roms.
If I believe you: so you read all solutions before and I d not need to give you the links to the sticky tutorials related to this.
Good luck.
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OK, I am sorry, I guess I didn't see all the solutions yet. Yes, I need links. I don't know how to install JB stock release. I don't know what PC Odin means. I basically read that I must have rooted my device and now I can't install updates and that if I wipe the device it will be able to install firmware update. I am puzzled why factory reset doesn't fix the problem but please point me to the links where I can learn how to install JB stock release and whatever PC Odin thing I need. Thank you

Sorry, but no links. You are a member since Nov 2011. You should know about the simple way of searching for sticky threads in a forum already. If you are too lazy to do this, then you should stop thinking about manual updates and custom roms, kernels etc.
But you could continue asking for spoon-feeding. There might be other members here that aren't tired of this way of being a part of XDA and they will post the links for you.

ThaiDai said:
Sorry, but no links. You are a member since Nov 2011. You should know about the simple way of searching for sticky threads in a forum already. If you are too lazy to do this, then you should stop thinking about manual updates and custom roms, kernels etc.
But you could continue asking for spoon-feeding. There might be other members here that aren't tired of this way of being a part of XDA and they will post the links for you.
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I am sorry I don't understand what a custom rom is and I don't want any. I don't want to do any manual updates. I just want update my phone as my phone keeps.telling me there is a firmware update. I searched for the error message and came back empty handed. The suggestions I found said to reset the phone but it didn't help me. You talked.about some things that I have never heard of so I asked for clarification. Is it wrong to ask? Yes I have been a member zince 2011 when I got my phone. I asked some questions back then and nothing since. It does not mean I am an expert in find out about some roms. I.just wanto have the the latest update.released by Samsung on my Samsung phone.

To putnit in a simple way. Why not just bring your phone to a customer service center and let them update for you?
Since you are not sure what those terms means and your phone seems to be in stock version. Samsung will update for you.
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devll said:
To putnit in a simple way. Why not just bring your phone to a customer service center and let them update for you?
Since you are not sure what those terms means and your phone seems to be in stock version. Samsung will update for you.
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There is no Samsung Customer Center in Massachusetts. What do I do in this case?

Call up Samsung and ask them?
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devll said:
Call up Samsung and ask them?
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So I called them and they don't have a center in the area that I can go to and even if they did he wasn't sure if they could update my international phone.
Does anyone know what the problem is?

tarsierspectra said:
So I called them and they don't have a center in the area that I can go to and even if they did he wasn't sure if they could update my international phone.
Does anyone know what the problem is?
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See original android dev section, the 3rd sticky thread particularly, read it thoroughly!!!!
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tarsierspectra said:
So I called them and they don't have a center in the area that I can go to and even if they did he wasn't sure if they could update my international phone.
Does anyone know what the problem is?
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did you a brand new phone or was it used.
Did you change stuff? root it debloat it?
Anything else? A little history is nice
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baz77 said:
did you a brand new phone or was it used.
Did you change stuff? root it debloat it?
Anything else? A little history is nice
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Brand new phone. I have not done anything to it. Was using it as is. Always got updates with no problem until a few days ago. I just want to get an official update that Samsung released.

tarsierspectra said:
Brand new phone. I have not done anything to it. Was using it as is. Always got updates with no problem until a few days ago. I just want to get an official update that Samsung released.
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first, try Kies.
if that fails try again.
Then we check efs
try dial *#06# and check if imei is the one you expect, it should not be 00049.
Then dial *#272*yourimeihere# and check if csc is selected. That should be the one of your phone. Maybe something went wrong with previous updates there. If you select the original your phone came with then a factory reset wil occur. be carefull, phones have bricked that way.
Now another ingredient for succesful updating is pcode, this can be found via a another code. forgot which one. Getting that back is to much work, unless you have efs backup of working condition. Which nobody has usually.
I would recommend going back via dr ketans pc odin way to latest rom for the csc found in previoius steps and in a clean way. Or earliest and update back up. Before you do that backup efs Search how.
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baz77 said:
first, try Kies.
if that fails try again.
Then we check efs
try dial *#06# and check if imei is the one you expect, it should not be 00049.
Then dial *#272*yourimeihere# and check if csc is selected. That should be the one of your phone. Maybe something went wrong with previous updates there. If you select the original your phone came with then a factory reset wil occur. be carefull, phones have bricked that way.
Now another ingredient for succesful updating is pcode, this can be found via a another code. forgot which one. Getting that back is to much work, unless you have efs backup of working condition. Which nobody has usually.
I would recommend going back via dr ketans pc odin way to latest rom for the csc found in previoius steps and in a clean way. Or earliest and update back up. Before you do that backup efs Search how.
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I already tried Kies and before I reset the phone to factory settings it gave me an error message in Korean. Then I reset the phpne and now Kies says that I am on the latest firmware, but I am not.
IMEI is not 00049
The right CSC is selected.
The previous updates ran just fine.

Iam having the same exact problem! "Failed to update firmeware due to network or server error. Please try again later or try using kies" My phone is not rooted. What could be the problem? Earlier updates were just fine! Please help, I want to update it to jellybean 4.3 !
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lohrii said:
...Please help, I want to update it to jellybean 4.3 !
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The latest official update from Samsung is 4.1.2!

Is that same iemi as that thai dia joker as he puts it a developer iemi so instead of insulting this guy why dont you just help him especialy that ti di character now of subject when i was a little boy oh so many years ago i tried ti di on clothes thought it was so boring seems things are still the same
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ThaiDai said:
The latest official update from Samsung is 4.1.2!
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He has a note 2. It has official 4.3.

Why don't you try a factory reset by Settings>backup&reset>factory data reset! maybe this solved the issue, and try to be on a fast and secured data connection!, 3G will work! try this if it doesn't work then more solutions by my side!